as in promptly
without delay
if we don't leave immediately, we'll be late for the concert
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Recent Examples of immediately
Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
So, the next leadership decision arrives immediately.
—Lior Weinstein, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Dalot turns back inside, and then immediately looks to play over the high press.
—Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 27 May 2026
More information about those violations was not immediately available.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
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Adverb
Sotheby’s did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the new offering or whether employees are allowed to participate in these sites.
—Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
So, the next leadership decision arrives immediately.
—Lior Weinstein, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Dalot turns back inside, and then immediately looks to play over the high press.
—Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 27 May 2026
More information about those violations was not immediately available.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediately
Adverb
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That was promptly followed by a solo homer to left by junior outfielder Jordyn McBride, her fourth.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Ethan Reitz came on in relief for Trinity and promptly walk Brock Burkett to load the bases with none out.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2026
Adverb
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Consequently, a major goal of these cold runs is verifying that the automatic safety sensors detect these thermal changes instantly.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Just like Smart’s pair of floral pants, these have a crisp white base with a floral pattern that instantly draws eyes.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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The close proximity of the plant to homes and schools led to widespread outrage and now dozens of lawsuits after residents were displaced for days.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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The Trojans will now prepare to face Lamar University, which blew a five-run lead in a 7-5 loss to host Texas A&M earlier Friday.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Adverb
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In the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the agency had $500 million for forest management and fire prevention that was not directly tied to cap-and-invest or the bond — up from about $65 million two decades prior.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Beijing’s support does not appear to have extended to directly arming the Naxals, however.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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“Immediately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediately. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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